Vasan Vasanth
Aquatic Entomologist - Taxonomy, Systematics, and Biodiversity Conservation of Freshwater Insects
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About
I am an aquatic entomologist with expertise in taxonomy, systematics, ecology, and biodiversity conservation of freshwater insects, particularly Ephemeroptera (mayflies). Experienced in integrative taxonomy using morphological, molecular, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) approaches. Proven record of conducting biodiversity surveys, publishing peer-reviewed research, and collaborating with national and international researchers.
Strong skills in scientific writing, project management, field investigations, and freshwater ecosystem assessment.
Experience
Research Associate - Zoological Survey of India - Southern Regional Centre, Chennai
(2024-04)
Studies on Ephemeroptera (Taxonomy, Identification, paper publication, Museum maintenance, Book writing)
Research Biologist at Long-Term Ecological Observatories (LTEO-project) - Zoological Survey of India - Southern Regional Centre, Chennai
(2020-08 - 2024-04)
Long Term Ecological Observatories (LTEO) of arthropods (Scorpions, Centipedes, Wasps, Bees, Butterflies, Crabs, Mayflies, Dragonflies, Stoneflies, and Termites)
Project Fellow (AICOPTAX Project) - Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
(2017-03 - 2020-03)
Biosystematic studies of Mayflies (Insecta: Ephemeroptera) of India
Education
Ph.D.
- Zoology - University of Madras (2018 - 2023)
M.Sc.
- Zoology - The American college, Madurai (2014 - 2016)
B.Sc.
- Zoology - NMS. S.
Vellaichamy
Nadar college, Nagamalai, Madurai (2011 - 2014)
HSC - Zoology - Nadar Saraswathi HSS, Usilampatti (2010 - 2011)
SSLC - Zoology - Govt. High School, Chellampatti (2009 - 2010)
